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Detroit Gasket 200

Michigan 250
Michigan International Speedway track map.png
Venue Michigan International Speedway
Location Brooklyn, Michigan, United States
Corporate sponsor Menards
Valvoline
First race 1992 (1992)
Distance 250 miles (400 km)
Laps 125 (Stage 1: 30 Stage 2: 30 Stage 3: 65)
Previous names
  • Detroit Gasket 200 (1992–1997)
  • Pepsi 200 Presented by DeVilbiss (1998)
  • NAPA 200 (1999)
  • NAPAonline.com 250 (2000–2001)
  • Cabela's 250 (2002–2004)
  • Domino's Pizza 250 (2005)
  • Carfax 250 (2006–2010)
  • Alliance Truck Parts 250 (2011–2013)
  • Ollie's Bargain Outlet 250 (2014)
  • Great Clips 250 benefiting Paralyzed Veterans of America (2015)
  • Menards 250 presented by Valvoline (2016)
Most wins (driver) Todd Bodine
Kyle Busch
Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Carl Edwards
Mark Martin
Ryan Newman
Brad Keselowski (2)
Most wins (team) Roush Fenway Racing (5)
Most wins (manufacturer) Chevrolet (14)
Surface Asphalt
Length 2.0 mi (3.2 km)
Turns 4

The Michigan 250 is a NASCAR Xfinity Series race that takes place at Michigan International Speedway. First held in 1992, the race was a 200 miles (320 km) event from its inception through 1999, and was extended to 250 miles starting with the 2000 race, it is held the day before the Sprint Cup Series FireKeepers Casino 400.

The 2007 Carfax 250 was the first-ever carbon neutral stock car event. Through partnerships with The Conservation Fund and Carbonfund.org, Carfax offset all carbon emissions generated by the race, including carbon emissions from fans attending the race.




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